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Projects aimed at stimulating innovative business investment, promoting a shift in the specialization profile of the Portuguese economy and enhancing its external competitiveness through differentiation, diversification, and innovation.
Eligible for support are operations that contribute to improving SMEs’ productive capacities and to the development of innovative, digital, and sustainable solutions, particularly those based on R&D outcomes and the creation of qualified employment.
Supported operations should target the production of new goods and services or significant improvements in existing production, through the transfer and application of knowledge. Alternatively, or complementarily, operations may also aim at the adoption of new or significantly improved manufacturing processes or methods in logistics and distribution, organisation, or marketing.

Eligible actions:

Eligible for support are innovative operations that result in the production of tradable and internationally marketable goods and services, with high added value and a significant level of national content.

The following types of action are eligible for funding:

1 – The creation of a new establishment;

2 – An increase in the capacity of an existing establishment, which must correspond to at least 20% of the installed capacity in relation to the pre-project year;

3. The diversification of an establishment’s production into products not previously produced in the establishment;

4. A fundamental change to the overall production process of an existing establishment.

Eligible Expenses:

1. Tangible assets: i) acquisition of machinery and equipment (costs directly attributable to bringing them to the location and condition necessary for their proper functioning); ii) acquisition of IT equipment (including the software required for its operation);

2. Intangible assets: i) technology transfer through the acquisition of patent rights, both national and international; ii) licenses and know-how not protected by patent; iii) standard software or software specifically developed for a particular purpose;

3. Other investment expenses, including costs related to the involvement of Chartered Accountants or Statutory Auditors; engineering services; studies, diagnostics, and audits; studies or reports supporting the alignment of the operation with the “Do No Significant Harm” principle, as defined in Article 8 of the Specific Regulation for the Innovation and Digital Transition Thematic Area; marketing plans; architectural and engineering design projects and services.

Financing rate:

With a maximum limit of 40%, based on the following calculation reference:

a) Base Rate:
– up to 30 p.p. for micro and small companies
– up to 25 p.p. for medium-sized companies

b) Increases:

i) Sectoral or territorial policy priorities: 5 percentage points for the fulfilment of each of the following priorities, up to a maximum of 10 percentage points;

  • “Dynamic collective bargaining” – operations of entities that have dynamic collective bargaining, considering for this purpose the granting or renewal of a Collective Bargaining Agreement for less than 3 years;
  • “Industry 4.0” – operations within the scope of Industry 4.0, where digital transformation enables disruptive changes in business models, products, and production processes;
  • “Climate Transition” – operations in areas that make a significant contribution to the objectives of the Climate Transition;

ii) ‘SME capitalisation’: 5 p.p. to be allocated to projects whose private component is mainly financed by equity, namely share capital, incorporation of shareholder loans and supplementary capital contributions.

Costs for the construction of buildings, remodelling works and other constructions may not exceed the following limits:

  • For operations located in the North, Centre, Lisbon and Alentejo regions:
    • 70% of eligible expenditure in the case of operations in the industry and tourism sector;
    • 90% of eligible expenditure, in the case of operations in the industry sector and which contribute to the development of innovative solutions based on R&D results and the integration and convergence of new technologies and knowledge.

Without prejudice to the aforementioned ceiling – 40% – the maximum incentive rate is limited by the region of the investment and the size of the company.

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Eligible for support are operations by SMEs and small mid-cap companies that involve industrial research and experimental development activities, leading to the creation of new products, processes, or services, or to significant improvements in existing ones.
Projects may be developed individually or in co-promotion with other companies and/or Higher Education Institutions and R&D Entities (ENESII).

Eligible Expenses:

The costs of the operations will be exclusively financed through the simplified cost methodology, using the unit cost approach (unit cost per FTE – full-time equivalent).

Financing rate:

With a maximum limit of 80% according to the following calculation reference:

a) Base rate:
– Up to 50% for industrial research;
– Up to 25% for experimental development.

b) Increases:
A. ‘Company size”: up to 10 p.p. to be allocated to medium-sized companies or 20 p.p. to be allocated to micro and small companies;
B. “Effective Collaboration” and “Broad Dissemination of Results”: up to 15 percentage points granted when the operation meets the conditions set out in point (b) of paragraph 2 of Article 49;
C. “Operation location”: up to 15 percentage points granted to operations located in the North, Centre or Alentejo regions, and up to 5 percentage points granted to operations located in the c) areas of the regional aid map 2022–2027 approved by the European Commission (State Aid No. SA.100752 and No. SA.106697).

Increases B and C do not apply cumulatively.

Companies whose investments are made in NUTS II Lisbon have their financing rate limited to 40%.

In the case of operations presented in co-promotion, ENESII can benefit from a rate of up to 85 %, when the co-operation does not involve indirect state aid to the beneficiary companies and provided that they meet the conditions set out in points 5, 6 and 7 of Article 49 of the Specific Regulation for the Innovation and Digital Transition Thematic Area.

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Its aim is to promote the internationalisation of SMEs by boosting their export base and capacity and international recognition through the implementation of promotional and marketing actions, their presence at international events and knowledge of and access to new markets.

Eligible actions:

This type of operation supports actions in the field of (i) knowledge, prospecting and presence in foreign markets; (ii) international marketing; (iii) online presence and e-commerce; (iv) international brand creation and promotion; (v) organisational innovation related to commercial practices or external relations; and (vi) quality and certification specific to foreign markets.

Eligible Expenses:

Expenses directly related to the development of the project:

1. New organisational methods: i) Equipment; ii) Software; iii) Hiring qualified human resources;
2. Participation in fairs and exhibitions abroad: i) Renting space; ii) Stand construction costs; iii) Stand operating costs;
3. Specialized consultancy services: i) Prospecting and attracting new clients; ii) Promotional actions carried out in foreign markets, such as press relations, public relations, market consultancy and technical assistance in preparing events; iii) Marketing campaigns in foreign markets, such as mailing and telemarketing, advertising and specialized media; iv) CC/ROC up to a limit of €5,000; v) Technical assistance, studies, diagnostics and audits; vi) Costs associated with the certification of products, processes and services; vi) Training of human resources.

Financing rate:

The financing rate for operations is 50%.

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Qualification

SIFIDE

Others

Opportunities aimed at SME companies that want to promote business capacity building by investing in the qualification and digitalisation of their business models and production offer. It supports the adoption of more advanced business strategies that favour the use of immaterial factors of competitiveness and increase the capacity to integrate into global value chains.

Eligible actions:

This type of operation supports actions in intangible areas of competitiveness, namely: i) Organisational, management and logistics innovation; ii) Digitisation and digital transformation, including cybersecurity and data protection; iii) Capacity building for the development of products, services and processes; iv) Quality and certification; v) Creation of brands and design, excluding periodic changes and others of a cyclical and seasonal nature; vi) Protection of industrial property; vii) Transfer of knowledge and technology; viii) Sustainability and eco-innovation.

Eligible Expenses:

Expenses directly related to the development of the project:

1. New organisational methods: i) Equipment; ii) Software; iii) Hiring qualified human resources;
2. Participation in fairs and exhibitions abroad: i) Renting space; ii) Stand construction costs; iii) Stand operating costs;
3. Specialized consultancy services: i) Prospecting and attracting new clients; ii) Promotional actions carried out in foreign markets, such as press relations, public relations, market consultancy and technical assistance in preparing events; iii) Marketing campaigns in foreign markets, such as mailing and telemarketing, advertising and specialized media; iv) CC/ROC up to a limit of €5,000; v) Technical assistance, studies, diagnostics and audits; vi) Costs associated with the certification of products, processes and services; vi) Training of human resources.

Financing rate:
The financing rate for operations is 50%.

Request for information

SIFIDE – System of Tax Incentives for Business R&D) aims to increase the competitiveness of companies by supporting their efforts in Research and Development through the deduction of a percentage of their R&D expenditure from their corporate income tax (in the part not subsidised by the State or European Funds).

It allows up to 82.5% of the previous year’s expenses to be recovered.

It can be combined with other tax benefits.

Eligible Expenses:

  • Expenses for staff directly involved in R&D tasks (If doctorate, 120% is considered);
  • Operating costs (up to 55% of personnel costs);
  • Acquisitions of tangible fixed assets;
  • Participation in the capital of R&D institutions and contributions to investment funds;
  • Cost of registering, acquiring and maintaining patents;
  • Expenditure on R&D. audits
  • Participation of staff in the management of R&D institutions;
  • Hiring R&D activities from public entities (or those with a statute) or reputable entities recognised by ANI.
  • Expenses for demonstration actions.
Request for information

Vouchers for Startups – New Green and Digital Products

The aim of this measure is to support start-ups, with projects that promote business models, digital products or services that make a positive contribution to the climate transition through high efficiency in the use of resources, that reduce the impact of pollution, that promote the circular economy, that constitute new energy production solutions and/or that are characterised by the use of Open Data or Artificial Intelligence.

Industry 4.0

As part of Component 16 – Companies 4.0. of the PRR, it aims to support industrial research, experimental development and organisational and process innovation projects that materialise in investments in the integrated implementation of Industry 4.0 technological solutions in industrial processes, incorporating advanced digital technologies.
The aim is to support investment projects that demonstrate the application of advanced digital technologies in the transformation of pre-existing industrial processes or operations.

Internationalisation ia E-commerce

As part of Component 16 – Companies 4.0. of the PRR, it aims to support individual SME projects which, supported by detailed action plans, lead to the implementation of digital internationalisation strategies based on the implementation of technologies and processes associated with Industry 4.0 which make adjustments to international business models, breaking down geographical barriers and introducing changes in the relationship between the various players in the value chain, as well as with the customer.

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Productive Innovation

Projects aimed at stimulating innovative business investment, promoting a shift in the specialization profile of the Portuguese economy and enhancing its external competitiveness through differentiation, diversification, and innovation.
Eligible for support are operations that contribute to improving SMEs’ productive capacities and to the development of innovative, digital, and sustainable solutions, particularly those based on R&D outcomes and the creation of qualified employment.
Supported operations should target the production of new goods and services or significant improvements in existing production, through the transfer and application of knowledge. Alternatively, or complementarily, operations may also aim at the adoption of new or significantly improved manufacturing processes or methods in logistics and distribution, organisation, or marketing.

Eligible actions:

Eligible for support are innovative operations that result in the production of tradable and internationally marketable goods and services, with high added value and a significant level of national content.

The following types of action are eligible for funding:

1 – The creation of a new establishment;

2 – An increase in the capacity of an existing establishment, which must correspond to at least 20% of the installed capacity in relation to the pre-project year;

3. The diversification of an establishment’s production into products not previously produced in the establishment;

4. A fundamental change to the overall production process of an existing establishment.

Eligible Expenses:

1. Tangible assets: i) acquisition of machinery and equipment (costs directly attributable to bringing them to the location and condition necessary for their proper functioning); ii) acquisition of IT equipment (including the software required for its operation);

2. Intangible assets: i) technology transfer through the acquisition of patent rights, both national and international; ii) licenses and know-how not protected by patent; iii) standard software or software specifically developed for a particular purpose;

3. Other investment expenses, including costs related to the involvement of Chartered Accountants or Statutory Auditors; engineering services; studies, diagnostics, and audits; studies or reports supporting the alignment of the operation with the “Do No Significant Harm” principle, as defined in Article 8 of the Specific Regulation for the Innovation and Digital Transition Thematic Area; marketing plans; architectural and engineering design projects and services.

Financing rate:

With a maximum limit of 40%, based on the following calculation reference:

a) Base Rate:
– up to 30 p.p. for micro and small companies
– up to 25 p.p. for medium-sized companies

b) Increases:

i) Sectoral or territorial policy priorities: 5 percentage points for the fulfilment of each of the following priorities, up to a maximum of 10 percentage points;

  • “Dynamic collective bargaining” – operations carried out by entities with dynamic collective bargaining practices, defined as the signing or renewal of a Collective Labour Regulation Instrument within the last three years;
  • “Industry 4.0” – operations within the scope of Industry 4.0, where digital transformation enables disruptive changes in business models, products, and production processes;
  • “Climate Transition” – operations in areas that make a significant contribution to the objectives of the Climate Transition;

ii) ‘SME capitalisation’: 5 p.p. to be allocated to projects whose private component is mainly financed by equity, namely share capital, incorporation of shareholder loans and supplementary capital contributions.

Costs for the construction of buildings, remodelling works and other constructions may not exceed the following limits:

  • For operations located in the North, Centre, Lisbon and Alentejo regions:
    • 70% of eligible expenditure in the case of operations in the industry and tourism sector;
    • 90% of eligible expenditure, in the case of operations in the industry sector and which contribute to the development of innovative solutions based on R&D results and the integration and convergence of new technologies and knowledge.

Without prejudice to the aforementioned ceiling – 40% – the maximum incentive rate is limited by the region of the investment and the size of the company.

Below are the characteristics by region:

Region Maximum support rate for medium-sized enterprises Maximum support rate for micro and small enterprises
North 40% 40%
Center
Alentejo

Lisbon:

Alcochete, Gâmbia-Pontes-Alto da Guerra, Moita, Pinhal Novo, Quinta do Anjo, Sado, São Francisco, União das freguesias de Atalaia e Alto Estanqueiro-Jardia, União das freguesias de Gaio-Rosário e Sarilhos Pequenos, União das freguesias de Palhais e Coina, União das freguesias de Pegões, União das freguesias de Poceirão e Marateca.

25%

ou

40%, limited to 200.000€

(minimis)

35%

or

40%, limited to 200.000€

(minimis)

Lisbon:

Other Locations

10%

or

40%, limited to 200.000€

(minimis)

20%

ou

40%, limited to 200.000€

(minimis)

Algarve:

São Brás de Alportel, Alferce, Boliqueime, Cachopo, Ferreiras, Loulé (São Clemente), Loulé (São Sebastião), Mexilhoeira Grande, Monchique, Paderne, Pechão, Quelfes, São Bartolomeu de Messines, São Marcos da Serra, União das freguesias de Algoz e Tunes, União das freguesias de Conceição e Estoi, Vaqueiros.

25%

or

40%, limited to 200.000€

(minimis)

35%

or

40%, limited to 200.000€

(minimis)

Algarve:

Other Locations

10%

or

40%, limited to 200.000€

(minimis)

20%

ou

40%, limited to 200.000€

(minimis)
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Research and Development

Eligible for support are operations by SMEs and small mid-cap companies that involve industrial research and experimental development activities, leading to the creation of new products, processes, or services, or to significant improvements in existing ones.
Projects may be developed individually or in co-promotion with other companies and/or Higher Education Institutions and R&D Entities (ENESII).

Eligible Expenses:

The costs of the operations will be exclusively financed through the simplified cost methodology, using the unit cost approach (unit cost per FTE – full-time equivalent).

Financing rate:

With a maximum limit of 80% according to the following calculation reference:

a) Base rate:
– Up to 50% for industrial research;
– Up to 25% for experimental development.

b) Increases:
A. ‘Company size”: up to 10 p.p. to be allocated to medium-sized companies or 20 p.p. to be allocated to micro and small companies;
B. “Effective Collaboration” and “Broad Dissemination of Results”: up to 15 percentage points granted when the operation meets the conditions set out in point (b) of paragraph 2 of Article 49;
C. “Operation location”: up to 15 percentage points granted to operations located in the North, Centre or Alentejo regions, and up to 5 percentage points granted to operations located in the c) areas of the regional aid map 2022–2027 approved by the European Commission (State Aid No. SA.100752 and No. SA.106697).

Increases B and C do not apply cumulatively.

Companies whose investments are made in NUTS II Lisbon have their financing rate limited to 40%.

Request for information

Internationalisation

Its aim is to promote the internationalisation of SMEs by boosting their export base and capacity and international recognition through the implementation of promotional and marketing actions, their presence at international events and knowledge of and access to new markets.

Eligible actions:

This type of operation supports actions in the field of (i) knowledge, prospecting and presence in foreign markets; (ii) international marketing; (iii) online presence and e-commerce; (iv) international brand creation and promotion; (v) organisational innovation related to commercial practices or external relations; and (vi) quality and certification specific to foreign markets.

Eligible Expenses:

Expenses directly related to the development of the project:

1. New organisational methods: i) Equipment; ii) Software; iii) Hiring qualified human resources;
2. Participation in fairs and exhibitions abroad: i) Renting space; ii) Stand construction costs; iii) Stand running costs;
3. Specialised consultancy services: i) Prospecting and attracting new clients; ii) Promotional actions carried out in foreign markets, such as press relations, public relations, market consultancy and technical assistance in preparing events; iii) Marketing campaigns in foreign markets, such as mailing and telemarketing, advertising and specialised media; iv) CC/ROC up to a limit of €5,000; v) Technical assistance, studies, diagnostics and audits; vi) Costs associated with certification of products, processes and services; vi) Training of human resources.

Financing rate:

The financing rate for operations is 50%.

Request for information

Qualification

Opportunities aimed at SME companies that want to promote business capacity building by investing in the qualification and digitalisation of their business models and production offer. It supports the adoption of more advanced business strategies that favour the use of immaterial factors of competitiveness and increase the capacity to integrate into global value chains.

Eligible actions:

This type of operation supports actions in intangible areas of competitiveness, namely: i) Organisational, management and logistics innovation; ii) Digitisation and digital transformation, including cybersecurity and data protection; iii) Capacity building for the development of products, services and processes; iv) Quality and certification; v) Creation of brands and design, excluding periodic changes and others of a cyclical and seasonal nature; vi) Protection of industrial property; vii) Transfer of knowledge and technology; viii) Sustainability and eco-innovation.

Eligible Expenses:

Expenses directly related to the development of the project:

1. New organisational methods: i) Equipment; ii) Software; iii) Hiring qualified human resources;
2. Participation in fairs and exhibitions abroad: i) Renting space; ii) Stand construction costs; iii) Stand running costs;
3. Specialised consultancy services: i) Prospecting and attracting new clients; ii) Promotional actions carried out in foreign markets, such as press relations, public relations, market consultancy and technical assistance in preparing events; iii) Marketing campaigns in foreign markets, such as mailing and telemarketing, advertising and specialised media; iv) CC/ROC up to a limit of €5,000; v) Technical assistance, studies, diagnostics and audits; vi) Costs associated with certification of products, processes and services; vi) Training of human resources.

Financing rate:
The financing rate for operations is 50%.

Request for information

SIFIDE

SIFIDE – System of Tax Incentives for Business R&D) aims to increase the competitiveness of companies by supporting their efforts in Research and Development through the deduction of a percentage of their R&D expenditure from their corporate income tax (in the part not subsidised by the State or European Funds).

It allows up to 82.5% of the previous year’s expenses to be recovered.

It can be combined with other tax benefits.

Eligible Expenses:

  • Expenses for staff directly involved in R&D tasks (If doctorate, 120% is considered);
  • Operating costs (up to 55% of personnel costs);
  • Acquisitions of tangible fixed assets;
  • Participation in the capital of R&D institutions and contributions to investment funds;
  • Cost of registering, acquiring and maintaining patents;
  • Expenditure on R&D. audits
  • Participation of staff in the management of R&D institutions;
  • Hiring R&D activities from public entities (or those with a statute) or reputable entities recognised by ANI.
  • Expenses for demonstration actions.
Request for information

Others

Vouchers for Startups – New Green and Digital Products

The aim of this measure is to support start-ups, with projects that promote business models, digital products or services that make a positive contribution to the climate transition through high efficiency in the use of resources, that reduce the impact of pollution, that promote the circular economy, that constitute new energy production solutions and/or that are characterised by the use of Open Data or Artificial Intelligence.

Industry 4.0

As part of Component 16 – Companies 4.0. of the PRR, it aims to support industrial research, experimental development and organisational and process innovation projects that materialise in investments in the integrated implementation of Industry 4.0 technological solutions in industrial processes, incorporating advanced digital technologies.
The aim is to support investment projects that demonstrate the application of advanced digital technologies in the transformation of pre-existing industrial processes or operations.

Request for information

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